World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts

thedr · January 7, 2009

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) is a sanctioning organization for professional mixed martial arts. WAMMA announced that starting in 2009 they would run the Mixed Martial Arts World Championships involving the best fighters from around the world. In late 2008 the UFC became the final company to come to terms with WAMMA. Affliction, Adrenaline MMA, StrikeForce, DREAM, K-1 and M1 all have an existing relationship with WAMMA.

The 2009 Mixed Martial Arts World Championships will run in the Featherweight, Lightweight, Welterweight, Middleweight, Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight weight divisions. There will be a series of qualifying competitions which will pit the top two ranked native born fighters (in each weight division) against each other. These qualifying competitions will be broken down into Continental Championships: Europe, North America, South America and Asian/Oceianic. The winners of each weight division will then advance to the semi finals, what is called the Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere Finals. These winners will then advance to the World Championship finals.

2009 World Championship Schedule

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 01.25.09

O2 Arena, London England

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 02.22.09

Pepsi Center, Denver USA

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "ASIAN / OCEANIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 03.15.09

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Japan

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 04.19.09

HSBC Arena, Rio de Janeiro Brazil

HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONSHIPS

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "EASTERN HEMISPHERE FINALS 2009", 07.XX.09

Shenyang Olympic Stadium, Shenyang China

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "WESTERN HEMISPHERE FINALS 2009 ", 08.XX.09

Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles USA

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "2009 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS", 11.XX.09

Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Japan

Rules and Regulations

Victory

Fights are won via:

Ippon

* fighter taps either his opponent or the mat three times.

Technical Knockout

* Referee Stoppage---If the referee sees that one fighter is completely dominant to the point of endangering his opponent, the referee will stop the match.

* Doctor Stoppage---In the event that a fighter is injured (via fair methods) and cannot continue the match, his opponent will be declared the winner. The ring doctor will be the one to determine whether the fighter can continue or not. In the event that an injury was caused by illegal methods, the perpetrator will be disqualified.

* Forfeited Match---A fighter's corner throws in the towel.

Decision

If the match goes the distance, then the outcome of the bout is determined by the three judges. A decision is made according to the following: the effort made to finish the fight via KO or submission, damage given to the opponent, standing combinations & ground control, aggressiveness and weight (in the case that the weight difference is 10kg/22lbs or more). The above criteria are listed according to priority. The fight is scored in its entirety and not round by round. After the third round, each judge must decide a winner. Matches cannot end in a draw.

Disqualification

A "warning" will be given in the form of a yellow card when a fighter commits an illegal action or does not follow the referee's instruction. Three warnings will result in a disqualification.

No Contest

In the event that both sides commit a violation of the rules, the bout will be declared a "No Contest."

Weight Class Recognition:

136-145 lbs.: Featherweight

146-160 lbs.: Lightweight

161-170 lbs.: Welterweight

171-185 lbs.: Middleweight

186-205 lbs.: Light Heavyweight

206+ lbs.: Heavyweight

Standard Match

* 3 rounds x 5 minutes

* Judges decision based on points after time expires

Title Match / World Championship Final

* 5 rounds x 5 minutes

* Judges decision based on points after time expires

thedr · January 7, 2009

European Championships 2009

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 01.25.09

O2 Arena, London England

Featherweight Reserve

Robbie Olivier 16-8-1 (England) vs. Emmanuel Fernandez 9-4-1 (France)

Lightweight Reserve

Abdul Mohamed 16-6-3 (England) vs. Leigh Remedios 15-7-2 (England)

Welterweight Reserve

Daniel Weichel 15-6-3 (Germany) vs. Marius Zaromskis 8-2-0 (Lithuania)

Middleweight Reserve

Maro Perak 12-1-1 (Croatia) vs. Martin Kampmann 13-2-0 (Denmark)

Light Heavyweight Reserve

James Zikic 16-5-2 (England) vs. Kestutis Smirnovas 20-8-1 (Lithuania)

Heavyweight Reserve

Stefan Struve 16-2-0 (Holland) vs. Mirko Filipovic 24-6-2 (Croatia)

Featherweight European Championship

Ronnie Mann 16-1-1 (England) vs. Danny Batten 12-6-3 (England)

Lightweight European Championship

Joachim Hansen 19-7-1 (Norway) vs. Sergey Golyaev 12-7-0 (Russia)

Welterweight European Championship

Mario Stapel 14-11-0 (Germany) vs. Paul Daley 19-7-2 (England)

Middleweight European Championship

Melvin Manhoef 23-5-0 (Holland) vs. Gegard Mousasi 24-2-1 (Armenia)

Light Heavyweight European Championship

Vladimir Matyushenko 21-3-0 (Belarus) vs. Cyrille Diabate 12-6-1 (France)

Heavyweight European Championship

Fedor Emelianenko 28-1-0 (Russia) vs. Cheick Kongo 13-4-1 (France)

UFC-KING · January 7, 2009

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 01.25.09

O2 Arena, London England

Featherweight Reserve

Robbie Olivier 16-8-1 (England) vs. Emmanuel Fernandez 9-4-1 (France)

Lightweight Reserve

Abdul Mohamed 16-6-3 (England) vs. Leigh Remedios 15-7-2 (England)

Welterweight Reserve

Daniel Weichel 15-6-3 (Germany) vs. Marius Zaromskis 8-2-0 (Lithuania)

Middleweight Reserve

Maro Perak 12-1-1 (Croatia) vs. Martin Kampmann 13-2-0 (Denmark)

Light Heavyweight Reserve

James Zikic 16-5-2 (England) vs. Kestutis Smirnovas 20-8-1 (Lithuania)

Heavyweight Reserve

Stefan Struve 16-2-0 (Holland) vs. Mirko Filipovic 24-6-2 (Croatia)

Featherweight European Championship

Ronnie Mann 16-1-1 (England) vs. Danny Batten 12-6-3 (England)

Lightweight European Championship

Joachim Hansen 19-7-1 (Norway) vs. Sergey Golyaev 12-7-0 (Russia)

Welterweight European Championship

Mario Stapel 14-11-0 (Germany) vs. Paul Daley 19-7-2 (England)

Middleweight European Championship

Melvin Manhoef 23-5-0 (Holland) vs. Gegard Mousasi 24-2-1 (Armenia)

Light Heavyweight European Championship

Vladimir Matyushenko 21-3-0 (Belarus) vs. Cyrille Diabate 12-6-1 (France)

Heavyweight European Championship

Fedor Emelianenko 28-1-0 (Russia) vs. Cheick Kongo 13-4-1 (France)

Can't wait to see how it plays out !

January 7, 2009

I don't get the reserves and the championships that are in the same show.

thedr · January 7, 2009

The Reserve winner would be the replacement fighter in the next round of the tournament in the event of injury.

Winners of the North and South American Continental Championships advance to the Western Hemisphere Finals, winners from the European and Asian/Oceanic Continental Championships advance the Eastern Hemisphere Finals.

UFC-KING · January 16, 2009

How's this movin' along Dr ?

thedr · January 22, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="UFC-KING" data-cite="UFC-KING" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="21020" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>How's this movin' along Dr ?</div></blockquote> i'm doing this dynasty in real time, this weekend i will have the results for: World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 01.25.09 O2 Arena, London England next up will be: World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 02.22.09 Pepsi Center, Denver USA

thedr · January 25, 2009

1.25.2009 - Play-by-Play WAMMA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 01.25.09 (PPV)

O2 Arena, London England

Attendance: 13,742

Heavyweight European Championship:

Fedor Emelianenko 28-1-0 (Russia) vs. Cheick Kongo 13-4-1 (France)

Round 1.... Submission win Fedor Emelianenko (0:58)

Kongo kicks Emelianenko in the ribs, but Emelianenko was ready, catches the foot, and uses it to trip Kongo down. Into a guard. Emelianenko throws a couple of shots, but Kongo defends it well. Emelianenko gets through the guard and has side control. That was well executed, but Kongo could have done better, he gave up his side too easily. It goes from bad to worse for Kongo, a wild punch is easily blocked by Emelianenko, who uses it to take his back. Kongo is in real trouble now. Emelianenko fires of a series of punches, and Kongo has no answer. Emelianenko stretches Kongo out, and secures the rear naked choke. He doesn't get it fully at first, but then does. Kongo taps. The official time of the rear naked choke submission is 0:58 of round 1.

Light Heavyweight European Championship:

Matyushenko 21-3-0 (Belarus) vs. Cyrille Diabate 12-6-1 (France)

Round 1.... 10-9 Cyrille Diabate

Round 2.... 10-9 Cyrille Diabate

Round 3.... 10-9 Cyrille Diabate

Judges Decision: Cyrilee Diabate (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Slow start, both fighters are throwing tentative punches without threatening anything more powerful. Diabate puts together the first exciting moment, stringing together four punches in quick succession, but Matyushenko defended well. Straight right from Matyushenko in response, but it caught nothing but gloves. They start circling. The referee tells them to fight, the lack of action so far is worrying. They get in close and exchange body shots, Diabate probably getting the slightly better punches in, and then fall into a clinch. That goes nowhere, and the referee separates them. Matyushenko gets a nice kick in just before the time expires, but it's unlikely that is going to stop the judges giving that round to Diabate. End of the round. Blurcat.com gives that one to Diabate by 10-9. The judges scores are unanimous, and give a score of 30-27 to Cyrille Diabate.

Middleweight European Championship:

Melvin Manhoef 23-5-0 (Holland) vs. Gegard Mousasi 24-2-1 (Armenia)

Round 1.... TKO win Gegard Mousasi (3:45)

Slow start to the round, Mousasi is circling while Manhoef seems content to just throw the occasional looping punch to cause him to back up. Mousasi steps in and fires off two jabs, neither connecting, then has to almost throw himself to one side to avoid a devastating looking punch! Manhoef was clearly looking for the highlight reel K.O. punch, had that connected there is no way that Mousasi was getting back up. There's a warning to Mousasi, he must now know, if he didn't already, that Manhoef has knock out intentions tonight. Mousasi throws a right hand, then backs up sharply, clearly not loving the idea of getting too close. Manhoef still looks calm, throwing the occasional jab or two to keep Mousasi off balance. Manhoef pushes Mousasi up against the ropes in a clinch. Manhoef throws a knee, then a couple of short punches to the side of the head. Mousasi pushes him away and steps in to score with an uppercut. Manhoef took it flush on the chin and is rocked! Another right hand drops Manhoef against the ropes, and Mousasi follows up by unloading with a barrage of punches. The referee gets in and pulls Mousasi away, he wins the match by TKO. Mousasi wins via TKO at 3:45 of the first round.

Welterweight European Championship:

Mario Stapel 14-11-0 (Germany) vs. Paul Daley 19-7-2 (England)

Round 1.... 10-9 Paul Daley

Round 2.... 10-9 Paul Daley

Round 3.... 10-9 Paul Daley

Judges Decision: Paul Daley (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Lightweight European Championship:

Joachim Hansen 19-7-1 (Norway) vs. Sergey Golyaev 12-7-0 (Russia)

Round 1.... 10-9 Joachim Hansen

Round 2.... TKO win Sergey Golyaev (3:41)

An exchange of jabs doesn't go anywhere. Golyaev fakes a kick, then darts in to score with a straight left before backing out fast to avoid a left-right combination from Hansen. They clinch, and Hansen winds up backed against the ropes. A couple of minor blows get exchanged, but it's turned into a bit of a stalemate. Golyaev tries to push Hansen back, but can't. The referee waits a while, then separates them and gets them to resume. Hansen gets caught with a solid right hand out of nowhere, and is rocked. Golyaev follows up with another one, and Hansen looks in trouble all of a sudden. He is backed up against the ropes and Golyaev is unloading. The punches are raining down, Hansen is covering up. The referee has seen enough and stops the fight, clearly feeling that Hansen was unable to defend himself intelligently. Golyaev wins. Golyaev wins via TKO at 3:41 of the second round.

Featherweight European Championship:

Ronnie Mann 16-1-1 (England) vs. Danny Batten 12-6-3 (England)

Round 1.... 10-9 Danny Batten

Round 2.... 10-9 Danny Batten

Round 3.... 10-9 Ronnie Mann

Judges Decision: Danny Batten (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Mann tries to pass the guard but can't, with Batten employing a rubber guard now. There's a definite stalemate, Batten is defending very well but isn't really offering any attacking threat or really trying to get out of this predicament. Mann makes a big effort to pass, and manages to get to half guard, but Batten has him tied up pretty well all the same. Time is ticking away, what has been a very tame round looks set to end without much in the way of highlights. It'll have to go to Mann on points, the takedown is really the only noteworthy thing that has happened. The round is over. Blurcat.com has it down as 10-9 Mann. The official scores are: 29-28 (twice), 30-27 for Danny Batten.

Heavyweight Reserve:

Stefan Struve 16-2-0 (Holland) vs. Mirko Filipovic 24-6-2 (Croatia)

Round 1.... 10-9 Mirko Filipovic

Round 2.... 10-9 Mirko Filipovic

Round 3.... Submission win Stefan Struve (2:24)

Struve starts strong, hitting a nice low kick and following in with a shot to the body. Cro Cop backs off, but just gets pushed up against the ropes. Struve presses the advantage and works a nice hook to the body. Cro Cop responds with an attempted sweep, and when that doesn't work, a punch that lands behind the ear. Struve gets in a low kick as he backs off, and the fight returns towards the center. They clinch. Cro Cop gets in a nice knee, but a second attempt sees him swept to the ground. Cro Cop landed hard with Struve right on top of him, it looks like he got winded. Struve hits three big punches to the face, and Cro Cop is rocked. Struve gets an arm, locks in a kimura, and Cro Cop has no alternative but to tap out. The official time of the kimura submission is 2:24 of round 3.

Light Heavyweight Reserve:

James Zikic 16-5-2 (England) vs. Kestutis Smirnovas 20-8-1 (Lithuania)

Round 1.... 10-9 Kestutis Smirnovas

Round 2.... KO win Kestutis Smirnovas (2:18)

Zikic tries to get an armbar, but isn't going to get it from this position. Smirnovas uses the fact that Zikic is leaning forward to his advantage, and uses a sweep to turn them over, with Smirnovas now in Zikic's guard. Smirnovas stands up, breaking the guard. Zikic remains down, throwing the occasional up-kick whenever Smirnovas looks to come in. Smirnovas throws a couple of tentative kicks to the legs. Smirnovas fakes going around the legs, drawing a kick from Zikic, then leaps over with a flying stomp to the head! It hits! Zikic got caught, and is out cold! Smirnovas wins with a truly spectacular knock out. Zikic's corner quickly spill into the ring, together with the medics, he must have some sort of injury after that brutal stomp, it would be almost impossible not to. Smirnovas can celebrate though, he is the winner. The official time of the knock out is 2:18 of round 2.

Middleweight Reserve:

Maro Perak 12-1-1 (Croatia) vs. Martin Kampmann 13-2-0 (Denmark)

Round 1.... TKO win Kampmann (1:46)

Right hand from Perak was thrown with power, but bounced off the gloves of Kampmann. Perak follows up by coming in close, but Kampmann is ready with a straight right hand that glances off the side of the head. They clinch, although it's an ugly-looking one. Kampmann forces his way to the side, still grappling for supremacy, and then manages to get all the way behind. Perak gave up his back quite easily. Kampmann takes Perak down with a variation on the suplex, but Perak keeps his wits and makes sure that he is able to pull guard pretty quickly upon landing. Kampmann moves from the guard and gets side control. He is trying for the mount, but Perak is defending it. There's a small lull as Kampmann continues to try and get the mount. There it is, Perak finally couldn't stop it. Kampmann starts firing off punches, and Perak has nowhere to go. A big elbow gets through. A right hand lands on the nose of Perak. The referee is watching intently, I don't think he's going to let this go much longer unless Perak can come up with some answers. Kampmann hits another big elbow. And another. The referee leaps in, it's over! The official time of the TKO is 1:46 of round 1.

Welterweight Reserve:

Daniel Weichel 15-6-3 (Germany) vs. Marius Zaromskis 8-2-0 (Lithuania)

Round 1.... 10-9 Marius Zaromskis

Round 2.... 10-9 Marius Zaromskis

Round 3.... 10-9 Daniel Weichel

Judges Decision: Marius Zaromskis (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Zaromskis starts brightly by throwing some looping punches. Defended well by Weichel. They circle, throwing tentative jabs. Weichel goes for a single leg and puts Zaromskis on the floor, but he is up very quickly, preventing Weichel from getting on top. Zaromskis definitely seems to want to keep this standing. Weichel hits a nice jab, avoids a counter left hook, then comes in low and takes down Zaromskis again. This time Zaromskis isn't able to get up, and has to pull guard. Times ticking away though, Weichel will have to hurry to finish. He goes for an armbar, but Zaromskis defends. Weichel tries to slip past to get side control, but Zaromskis just about manages to keep guard. A second attempt works though, and Weichel has the side. Two big elbows land, and Zaromskis seems in trouble. Weichel goes for the kimura, but can't quite get it. The time expires before he can try again, and the referee separates them. The third round is over. Blurcat.com gives that one to Weichel by 10-9. All three judges give a score of 29-28 to Marius Zaromskis.

Lightweight Reserve:

Abdul Mohamed 16-6-3 (England) vs. Leigh Remedios 15-7-2 (England)

Round 1.... TKO win Mohammaed (3:52)

Remedios throws a ragged jab, missing by a mile as Mohamed simply ducks under and unloads a vicious hook from below. It catches Remedios square on the jaw, and he goes down! Mohamed mounts and starts firing off punches, rapid-fire. The referee waits to see if Remedios can recover, decides that he can't, and pulls Mohamed off. The match is over. Official time of the TKO is 3:53 of the first.

Featherweight Reserve:

Robbie Olivier 16-8-1 (England) vs. Emmanuel Fernandez 9-4-1 (France)

Round 1.... 10-9 Robbie Olivier

Round 2.... 10-9 Robbie Olivier

Round 3.... TKO win Olivier (1:22)

Fernandez makes Olivier back up against the ropes by throwing some looping punches. He comes in closer and hits a right hook to the body, getting a jab to the cheek in return. Fernandez throws another two punches, both to the body, then steps back to avoid an uppercut. Olivier lets fly with a scorching punch though, and it catches Fernandez by surprise, putting him down! Olivier follows up and starts raining down right hands. Fernandez covers up as best he can, but it's not enough as the referee pulls Olivier off, the match is over. Official time of the TKO is 1:22 of the third round.

thedr · February 10, 2009

2009 World Championship Update

A little over two weeks ago the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts held the first of four regional events for the 2009 World MMA Championships. The European region was first up with a fantastic event on January 25th from the O2 Arena in London England:

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 01.25.09

O2 Arena, London England

13,742 Fans

1. Robbie Olivier defeated Emmanuel Fernandez (R3 1:22) via TKO

2. Abdul Mohamed defeated Leigh Remedios (R1 3:52) via TKO

3. Marius Zaromskis defeated Daniel Weichel (R3) via unanimous decision

4. Martin Kampmann defeated Maro Perak (R1 1:46) via TKO

5. James Zikic defeated Kestutis Smirnovas (R2 2:18) via KO

6. Stefan Struve defeated Mirko Filipovic (R3 2:24) via kimura submission

7. Featherweight European Championship: Danny Batten defeated Ronnie Mann (R3) via unanimous decision

8. Lightweight European Championship: Sergey Golyaev defeated Joachim Hansen (R2 3:41) via TKO

9. Welterweight European Championship: Paul Daley defeated Mario Stapel (R3) via unanimous decision

10. Middleweight European Championship: Gegard Mousasi defeated Melvin Manhoef (R1 3:45) via TKO

11. Light Heavyweight European Championship: Cyrille Diabate defeated Vladimir Matyushenko (R3) via unanimous decision

12. Heavyweight European Championship: Fedor Emelianenko defeated Cheick Kongo (R1 0:58) via rear naked choke submission

The following fighters from their respected weight classes now advance to the "Eastern Hemisphere Finals" this summer in China, where they will face the winners from the Asian/Oceanic Championships.

Heavyweight: Fedor Emelianenko

Light Heavyweight: Cyrille Diabate

Middleweight: Gegard Mousasi

Welterweight: Paul Daley

Lightweight: Sergey Golyaev

Featherweight: Danny Batten

thedr · February 10, 2009

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts and the UFC present the second continental regional show, the "North American Championships", live from the Pepsi Center in Denver Colorado on February 22nd 2009. Winners from their respected weight classes will advance to the "Western Hemisphere Championships" later this Summer in California.

The North American Championships is one of the most highly anticipated regional events on the road to the World Championships finals!

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 02.22.09

Pepsi Center, Denver USA

Featherweight Reserve

Jeff Curran (30-10-1) vs. Leonard Garcia (12-3-0)

Lightweight Reserve

Sean Sherk (33-3-1) vs. Kenny Florian (11-3-0)

Welterweight Reserve

Josh Koscheck (12-3-0) vs. Diego Sanchez (19-2-0)

Middleweight Reserve

Rich Franklin (24-4-0) vs. Nate Marquardt (27-8-2)

Light Heavyweight Reserve

Forrest Griffin (16-5-0) vs. Chuck Liddell (21-6-0)

Heavyweight Reserve

Brock Lesnar (3-1-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (30-6-0)

Featherweight North American Championship

Mike Thomas Brown (20-4-0) vs. Urijah Faber (22-2-0)

Lightweight North American Championship

B.J. Penn (13-5-1) vs. Eddie Alvarez (15-2-0)

Welterweight North American Championship

Georges St. Pierre (18-2-0) vs. Jon Fitch (18-3-0)

Middleweight North American Championship

Dan Henderson (24-7-0) vs. Robbie Lawler (16-4-0)

Light Heavyweight North American Championship

Rashad Evans (13-0-1) vs. Quinton Jackson (29-7-0)

Heavyweight North American Championship

Josh Barnett (23-5-0) vs. Frank Mir (12-3-0)

*(02/11) Urijah Faber replaced Leonard Garcia; Garcia replaced Pulver

February 10, 2009

It says Melvin Melheof beat Gegard but you wrote it in the show as Gegard winning.

Featherweight Reserve

Jeff Curran (30-10-1) vs. Jens Pulver (22-11-1)

Lightweight Reserve

Sean Sherk (33-3-1) vs. Kenny Florian (11-3-0)

Welterweight Reserve

Josh Koscheck (12-3-0) vs. Diego Sanchez (19-2-0)

Middleweight Reserve

Rich Franklin (24-4-0) vs. Nate Marquardt (27-8-2)

Light Heavyweight Reserve

Forrest Griffin (16-5-0) vs. Chuck Liddell (21-6-0)

Heavyweight Reserve

Brock Lesnar (3-1-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (30-6-0)

Featherweight North American Championship

Mike Thomas Brown (20-4-0) vs. Leonard Garcia (12-3-0)

Lightweight North American Championship

B.J. Penn (13-5-1) vs. Eddie Alvarez (15-2-0)

Welterweight North American Championship

Georges St. Pierre (18-2-0) vs. Jon Fitch (18-3-0)

Middleweight North American Championship

Dan Henderson (24-7-0) vs. Robbie Lawler (16-4-0)

Light Heavyweight North American Championship

Rashad Evans (13-0-1) vs. Quinton Jackson (29-7-0)

Heavyweight North American Championship

Josh Barnett (23-5-0) vs. Frank Mir (12-3-0)

thedr · February 12, 2009

WAMMA News Update 02.12.2009

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts - NEWS UPDATE 02.12.2009

- According to his official web site, Fedor Emelianenko unfortunately picked up an injury during his match against Cheick Kongo on January 25th at the WAMMA European Championships. It is said to be a foot injury that the 32 year old fighter sustained, the Russian is looking at between one and two months recovery time. He should be able to return in time and continue in the MMA World Championships fighting in the Eastern Hemisphere Finals this June.

- The European regional Welterweight Reserve winner, Marius Zaromskis suffored an injury after his unanimous decision victory over German Daniel Weichel. The 25 yeard old has sustained a groin injury and initial reports have him being out out of action for at least two months possibly up to six.

- Urijah Faber will replace Leonard Garcia in the North American Featherweight Championship fight February 22nd 2009. Leonard Garcia will now fight in the Featherweight Reserve match against Jeff Curran, he will replace Jens Pulver.

- A date has been confirmed for the South American regional Championships. The event will take place April 19th 2009 from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. This will be the last of the 'regional' Championships before the Eastern and Western Hemesphere Finals this summer. The Asian/Oceaniac regional Championship is set to take place March 15th 2009 from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama Japan. For more information check the 2009 World Championship Schedule (1st post).

UFC-KING · February 12, 2009

Featherweight Reserve

Jeff Curran (30-10-1) vs. Leonard Garcia (12-3-0)

Lightweight Reserve

Sean Sherk (33-3-1) vs. Kenny Florian (11-3-0)

Welterweight Reserve

Josh Koscheck (12-3-0) vs. Diego Sanchez (19-2-0)

Middleweight Reserve

Rich Franklin (24-4-0) vs. Nate Marquardt (27-8-2)

Light Heavyweight Reserve

Forrest Griffin (16-5-0) vs. Chuck Liddell (21-6-0)

Heavyweight Reserve

Brock Lesnar (3-1-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (30-6-0)

Featherweight North American Championship

Mike Thomas Brown (20-4-0) vs. Urijah Faber (22-2-0)

Lightweight North American Championship

B.J. Penn (13-5-1) vs. Eddie Alvarez (15-2-0)

Welterweight North American Championship

Georges St. Pierre (18-2-0) vs. Jon Fitch (18-3-0)

Middleweight North American Championship

Dan Henderson (24-7-0) vs. Robbie Lawler (16-4-0)

Light Heavyweight North American Championship

Rashad Evans (13-0-1) vs. Quinton Jackson (29-7-0)

Heavyweight North American Championship

Josh Barnett (23-5-0) vs. Frank Mir (12-3-0)

thedr · February 18, 2009

Wamma North American Championships 2009 Preview

WAMMA North American Championships 2009 ~ PREVIEW

Wed. February 18th

(DENVER CO) - This weekend the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts holds the North American regional stage for the MMA World Championships, from Denver Colorado. Winners of each weight division from the North American Championship fights will advance to World Championship semi-finals, which take place this August in Los Angeles.

The show takes place from the 23,000 seat Pepsi Center. The event will be broadcast on DirectTV in the Americas, SKYPerfect PPV in Japan and CanalSat in Europe.

Blurcat.com has a preview of all the matches:

Heavyweight North American Championship

Josh Barnett (23-5-0) vs. Frank Mir (12-3-0)

Although we may see some tentative striking during the fight, the real issue is who can get the advantage on the ground. Both competitors are far more comfortable (and dangerous) on the floor, so we may not see the contest really heat up until somebody gets a takedown.

Neither fighter has a particularly strong advantage over the other when standing or on the ground, so it may be the greater experience of Barnett that becomes the key factor in this contest.

Blurcat's Prediction: Frank Mir via TKO

Light Heavyweight North American Championship

Rashad Evans (13-0-1) vs. Quinton Jackson (29-7-0)

On paper this looks a fascinating match; Jackson has an enormously impressive reputation, and is up against a fighter who isn't too far behind him and Evan's is undefeated. It seems the story will either be that Evans takes the step up to the next level, or falls in defeat to prove that the reputation of Jackson is deserved.

Blurcat's Prediction: Quinton Jackson vs. TKO

Middleweight North American Championship:

Dan Henderson (24-7-0) vs. Robbie Lawler (16-4-0)

This is a dream match between two of the top middleweights in the world. The key to this match seems to be the tactics of Henderson. If he wants to keep the match upright, it could develop into a good battle between two evenly matched competitors. However, if he takes it to the ground he is clearly the more dangerous fighter. Therefore the match may come down to just how much Henderson is willing to gamble to get the fight onto the ground.

Blurcat's Prediction: Dan Henderson via TKO

Welterweight North American Championship

Georges St. Pierre (18-2-0) vs. Jon Fitch (18-3-0)

Two of the worlds top Welterweight fights here, both riding winnings streaks so something going to have to give. The key to this match seems to be the tactics of St. Pierre. If he wants to keep the match upright, it could develop into a good battle between two evenly matched competitors. However, if he takes it to the ground he is clearly the more dangerous fighter. Therefore

the match may come down to just how much St. Pierre is willing to gamble to get the fight onto the ground.

Blurcat's Prediction: Georges St. Pierre via submission

Lightweight North American Championship

B.J. Penn (13-5-1) vs. Eddie Alvarez (15-2-0)

After BJ Penn's recent loss to Georges St. Pierre in the UFC as a Welterweight he now drops to the Lightweight division. The key to this match seems to be the tactics of Penn. If he wants to keep the match upright, it could develop into a good battle between two evenly matched competitors. However, if he takes it to the ground he is clearly the more dangerous fighter. Therefore the match may come down to just how much Penn is willing to gamble to get the fight onto the ground.

Blurcat's Prediction: BJ Penn via submission

Featherweight North American Championship

Mike Thomas Brown (20-4-0) vs. v (22-2-0)

This is a re-match between these two Featherweights, who last met in November 2008 at WEC 36, where Brown was won via TKO punches early in the 1st round. Both fighters come into the match

with a winning streak as Faber defeated Jen Pulver at WEC 38. Mike Thomas Brown is riding an impressive 8 fight winning streak.

The match is likely to begin with some tentative striking, with the fighters feeling each other out. Most people would sat that they are fairly evenly matched when it comes to trading blows but they'll both be keen to test out their opponent early. If it goes to the ground Brown will be worried, as he is at a clear disadvantage if he's taken down. He will have to keep the match upright much he like did in their previous meeting.

Blurcat's Prediction: Urijah Faber via TKO

Brock Lesnar (3-1-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (30-6-0)

Although we may see some tentative striking during this fight, the real issue is who can get the advantage on the ground. both competitors are far more comfortable and dangerous on the floor, so we may not see the contest really heat up until somebody get a takendown in.

But with both fighters are strong on the ground neither has a particularly strong advantage over the other. So it may be the greater experience of Rothwell that becomes the key factor in this contest.

Blurcat's Prediction: Ben Rothwell via TKO

Forrest Griffin (16-5-0) vs. Chuck Liddell (21-6-0)

This is a real dream match for most fight fans, pitting two fighters with extremely big reputations against other. Both fighters are coming of losses to Rashad Evans. It'll be interesting to see what sort of game plan that Griffin brings to the fight, even his biggest supporters would have to say he is going to find it difficult to stand up to Liddell in an exchange of strikes and would also be at a disadvantage if the fight went down to the ground. This could be Griffins ultimate test of his career, as realistically Liddell seems to hold an advantage in just about every area, and it is difficult to see just what Griffin is going to do. Of course, in MMA, it can sometimes only takes one moment of inspiration, madness, or luck to end a match, so the result is still far from a foregone conclusion.

Blurcat's Prediction: Chuck Liddell vai decision

Rich Franklin (24-4-0) vs. Nate Marquardt (27-8-2)

On paper, this looks a fascinating match. Franklin has an enormously impressive reputation, and is up against a fighter who isn't too far behind in that respect. It seems likely that the story here is either Marquardt takes the step up to the next level, or falls in defeat to prove that the reputation of Franklin is deserved.

Neither fighter has a particularly strong advantage over the other when standing or on the ground, so it could turn into a pretty even match. Marquardt has the greater experience which might become on of the key factors in this contest.

Blurcat's Prediction: Rich Franklin via TKO

Josh Koscheck (12-3-0) vs. Diego Sanchez (19-2-0)

The match is likely to begin with some tentative striking, with the fighters feeling each other out. Most people would say they are fairly evenly matched when it comes to trading blows, but they'll both still be keen to test out their opponent early on. If things go to the ground Koscheck should be worried, as he is at a clear disadvantage. Sanchez has great ground and pound skills and would like to use their full effect.

Blurcat's Prediction: Diego Sanchez via TKO

Sean Sherk (33-3-1) vs. Kenny Florian (11-3-0)

Both Florian and Sherk are more comfortable on the ground, so the key to this fight may well be on who can get the first good takedown. This could go either way; we may see a fascinating technical battle for ground dominance, or we may end up with a dull fight as neither competitor is willing to risk getting caught going for a takedown.

If the match goes to the ground we could be in for a long night, as neither fighter has a clear advantage down there, so Sherk will almost certainly try and take advantage of his greater striking ability by keeping the fight upright.

Blurcat's Prediction: Sean Sherk via TKO

Jeff Curran (30-10-1) vs. Leonard Garcia (12-3-0)

The key to this match seems to be the tactics of Curran. If he wants to keep the match upright, it could develop into a good battle between two evenly matched competitors. However, if he takes it to the ground he is clearly the more dangerous fighter. Therefore the match may come down to just how much Curran is willing to gamble to get the fight onto the ground.

Blurcat's Prediction: Jeff Curran via submission

thedr · February 24, 2009

RESULTS: 02.22.2009 WAMMA North American Championships

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 02.22.09 (PPV)

Pepsi Center, Denver USA

21,325 Fans

Heavyweight North American Championship

Josh Barnett (23-5-0) vs. Frank Mir (12-3-0)

A touch of gloves to start the round, and we're underway. Mir lets rip with a vicious straight right almost immediately, but it's easily avoided. Barnett sneaks a jab through the guard and catches Mir on the left cheek, but the follow up right hook only finds gloves. They get close to each other and end up in a clinch, from which Barnett manages to get the better position, pushing Mir up against the ropes. Right hand to the ribs from Barnett. Mir hits a couple of knees to the side. There's a struggle for supremacy going on, it's difficult to see who is winning it. Barnett tries a knee of his own, but that is the opportunity that Mir was waiting for and he sweeps the standing leg to take Barnett down to the ground, in side control. Excellent takedown. Barnett covers up to defend against a pair of back-hand blows, and even manages to sneak a knee strike in. Mir hits a big elbow to the ribs, Barnett definitely felt that. Mir drives a knee to the near side, then attempts to float-over into a mount. Barnett brought his legs in though, and manages to pull guard. Mir will be disappointed with that. He tries to get a big punch in, but Barnett defends it well and gets a hold of both arms. The fight grinds to a halt, with Mir unable to generate any attacks, and Barnett unwilling to give up a good defensive position. The referee stands them up. Mir will likely be very angry that he didn't make more of that takedown. They exchange half-hearted jabs as the round draws to an end. The round ends. Blurcat.com gives that one to Mir by 10-9. Josh Barnett wins the match, getting a score of 29-28 from all three judges.

Round 1... 10-9 Josh Barnett

Round 2... 10-9 Josh Barnett

Round 3... 10-9 Frank Mir

Judges Decision: Josh Barnett (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light Heavyweight North American Championship

Rashad Evans (13-0-1) vs. Quinton Jackson (29-7-0)

Not the most interesting of starts to the round, it's mainly a lot of circling. The referee apparently gets bored, as he tells them to get on with it and fight. Evans complies, firing off a dangerous right cross, narrowly missing. Jackson throws a couple of stiff jabs, but they only find gloves. Evans fakes left, then comes in from the right, hitting a nice body blow. Jackson steps forward and unleashes a big kick, thundering it into Evans's ribs. He felt that one for sure. Jackson follows up by hitting a right hand too. Evans finds himself backed up against the ropes. Jackson advances, and throws a scythe-like kick to the legs. Evans can't get out of the way, and almost gets felled by the impact. Jackson steps in and scores with a high head kick. Evans partially blocked it with his hands, which was probably the only thing stopping it from being a knock out blow. Evans gets a right hand jab out in response, then pulls Jackson into a clinch. Knee strike from Jackson. They break. Evans still looks hurt from that first kick. Jackson gets in close and gives a receipt for that earlier body blow, nailing a right hand to the gut. Evans hits a jab to the cheek in response, then clinches again. Time runs down, the round will end before anything more can happen. Jackson has used those powerful kicks to dominate this round. The round ends. Blurcat.com scores it 10-9 for Jackson. The official scores are: 29-28 (twice), 30-27 for Quinton Jackson.

Round 1... 10-9 Quinton Jackson

Round 2... 10-9 Rashad Evans

Round 3... 10-9 Quinton Jackson

Judges Decsion: Quinton Jackson (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Middleweight North American Championship

Dan Henderson (24-7-0) vs. Robbie Lawler (16-4-0)

Lawler really put some venom into that strike. Henderson backs off, clearly stung. Lawler is the one advancing now, using a left hand jab to lead. He steps forward and fires off a big kick, aimed at the head. Henderson ducks and moves out of range, but that was clearly intended to be a match-ender, Lawler was going for the knock out. It's pretty clear that he thinks that kicks are going to do the job in this round, and it has to be said that Henderson is looking to have a hard time countering them. On top of that, the threat of the kicks is keeping Henderson from getting in too close. Lawler stalks Henderson, throwing the occasional high right hand, perhaps range-finding. Henderson is circling, seeking an opening of some kind. He moves in from the left and is quick enough to get into the clinch without taking any shots. Lawler hits a knee, but takes one right back. The kicks aren't a danger from this position, that's for sure. Lawler squirms free, but foolishly lost his concentration for a second and took a hard right hand above the eye in the process. Silly mistake. Henderson comes in, looking more confident now, and gets in a couple of right hands and a lovely hook to the body. Lawler tags him with a jab though, and then hits another fearsome kick to the same spot above the left hip. And another! Henderson backs off, and a huge red mark has appeared in that spot. Lawler advances and throws another head kick, but it is mostly blocked by the hands of Henderson. The round is drawing to a close, and those kicks have certainly proved massively effective for Lawler. The round is over. Blurcat.com has it down as 10-8 Lawler. The judges scores are unanimous, and give a score of 30-26 to Robbie Lawler.

Round 1... 10-9 Robbie Lawler

Round 2... 10-9 Robbie Lawler

Round 3... 10-8 Robbie Lawler

Judges Decision: Robbie Lawler (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Welterweight North American Championship

Georges St. Pierre (18-2-0) vs. Jon Fitch (18-3-0)

St. Pierre hits some tentative punches, then comes in fast and forces Fitch to back up against the ropes, where they clinch. St. Pierre hits a nice body shot, but takes two short punches to the side of the head in return. Fitch tries a trip, but it doesn't go anywhere. They separate, with St. Pierre having to stay sharp to avoid a scorching right hand from Fitch. St. Pierre pushes Fitch back against the ropes, and is able to use that as a set up to taking Fitch down the mat, landing in side control. Fitch tries to scramble into a better position, but St. Pierre grabs an arm and tries to lock a hold in. Fitch bucks him over, and manages to wind up on top, but St. Pierre still has the arm, and now has his legs wrapped around it. Fitch hits a flurry of left hands to the back and thighs of St. Pierre, who is almost upside down now. It's no good though, as Fitch cannot get his arm free, and as soon as St. Pierre starts to sink the hold in fully, there's no choice but to tap out. St. Pierre wins via armbar submission at 4:17 of the first round.

Round 1... Submission win Georges St. Pierre (4:17)

Lightweight North American Championship

B.J. Penn (13-5-1) vs. Eddie Alvarez (15-2-0)

Right hand from Penn was thrown with power, but bounced off the gloves of Alvarez. Penn follows up by coming in close, but Alvarez is ready with a straight right hand that glances off the side of the head. Penn moves in close and hits a left hook to the body. Alvarez steps back, and suddenly fires off a roundhouse kick. Penn didn't see it coming, and it lands right behind his ear. Penn is down, knocked out cold, and the referee is quick to step in and stop Alvarez from inflicting any more damage. Alvarez wins via 3rd round knock out with the official time being 1:23.

Round 1... 10-9 B.J. Penn

Round 2... 10-9 B.J. Penn

Round 3... KO win Eddie Alvarez (1:23)

Featherweight North American Championship

Mike Thomas Brown (20-4-0) vs. v Urijah Faber (22-2-0)

Faber scores the first meaningful blow of the round, hitting a powerful overhand right that thumped past the gloves. Brown shakes it off though, and scores with a nice low kick to the outside of the thigh. He steps in to throw some strikes, but Faber moves to a new angle and scores with a series of jabs. Brown turns and swings a heavy right hand, but Faber goes underneath it and hits a wicked kick to the gut. That exchange really showed the difference between the two fighters; Faber looks light on his feet and very agile, Brown looks slow and sluggish by comparison. Brown will need to find a way to nullify Faber's footwork, perhaps by getting in close, as he has been picked apart for the first half of this round. Faber darts in again, and gets in a nice flurry. Brown manages to hit a crisp jab in return, but one of Faber's punches caught him above the eye, leaving a mark, so he came off the worse from that exchange. The round ends without any further big strikes happening, Faber controlling the round with his superior movement. The 3rd round ends. Blurcat.com sees it 10-9 to Faber. The official scores are: 30-27 from all three judges for Urijah Faber.

Round 1... 10-9 Urijah Faber

Round 2... 10-9 Urijah Faber

Round 3... 10-9 Urijah Faber

Judges Decision: Urijah Faber (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Heavyweight Reserve

Brock Lesnar (3-1-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (30-6-0)

A solid left hits gloves, but it's really just a set-up for Rothwell to step in and use an uppercut. Not sure how much of it caught Lesnar, but certainly enough to to make him grab a clinchto stop any further punishment. Great start to the round from Rothwell, it has been total domination so far. The clinch is broken, and the two fighters exchange some long range jabs that are easily avoided. Lesnar is looking a little lost so far, Rothwell is controlling this round by virtue of his crisp accurate punches and higher aggression levels. They both seem to be looking for an opening, and it's creating a stalemate at the moment. Rothwell leads with the left, then moves in and gets in a wicked right hand that grazes the cheek. Lesnar was fortunate there, if that had landed properly it would have been over. Lesnar comes back with a leg kick to set up a one-two combination, but the round is coming to a close and it's going to be too little too late. The one bright spot for Lesnar is that although Rothwell clearly won the round, he didn't actually turn that dominance into any sort of real damage. The round is over. Blurcat.com gives that one to Rothwell by 10-9. The official scores are: 30-27 (twice), 29-28 for Ben Rothwell.

Round 1... 10-9 Ben Rothwell

Round 2... 10-9 Ben Rothwell

Round 3... 10-9 Ben Rothwell

Judges Decision: Ben Rothwell (30-27, 20-27, 29-28)

Light Heavyweight Reserve

Forrest Griffin (16-5-0) vs. Chuck Liddell (21-6-0)

Griffin moves in close and hits a left hook to the body. Liddell steps back, and suddenly fires off a roundhouse kick. Griffin didn't see it coming, and it lands right behind his ear. Griffin is down, knocked out cold, and the referee is quick to step in and stop Liddell from inflicting any more damage. Liddell wins via 1st round knock out with the official time being 0:27.

Round 1... KO win Chuck Liddell (0:27)

Middleweight Reserve

Rich Franklin (24-4-0) vs. Nate Marquardt (27-8-2)

Marquardt works an angle and comes in from the side of Franklin, getting two good jabs in before a ragged left misses by quite a margin. Franklin hits a low kick to back Marquardt against the ropes, then works the body with a series of short punches. Marquardt fights out and the action returns to the center. Franklin gets caught with a solid right hand out of nowhere, and is rocked. Marquardt follows up with another one, and Franklin looks in trouble all of a sudden. He is backed up against the ropes and Marquardt is unloading. The punches are raining down, Franklin is covering up. The referee has seen enough and stops the fight, clearly feeling that Franklin was unable to defend himself intelligently. Marquardt wins. Official time of the TKO is 2:24 of the first round.

Round 1... TKO win Nate Marquardt (2:24)

Welterweight Reserve

Josh Koscheck (12-3-0) vs. Diego Sanchez (19-2-0)

They clinch, and end up with Sanchez backed up against the ropes. Koscheck gets a couple of right hands to the body, but his attempts at knee strikes are deflected by Sanchez, who uses his legs well to defend. Koscheck pulls free and takes a step back, then powers in a right hand. Sanchez gets out the way, ducks under a second right hand, and backs up to the center. Koscheck follows, and we're back to circling. Uninspiring action so far, they've both been fairly devoid of inspiration. Koscheck hits a couple of right hands, both hitting gloves, then a left hand to the body that connected. That was the best shot of the round so far. Sanchez tags him with a flicked jab to the cheek, but it had virtually no power on it. Sanchez leans in to a looping left, but it puts him off balance and it's only at the last second that he gets his chin out of the way of a vicious right cross that comes back. If that had hit, we may have had a knock out. Time runs out with them standing, circling again. The third round is over. Blurcat.com has it down as 10-9 Koscheck. The official scores are: 30-27 from all three judges for Josh Koscheck.

Round 1... 10-9 Josh Koscheck

Round 2... 10-9 Josh Koscheck

Round 3... 10-9 Josh Koscheck

Judges Decision: Josh Koscheck (30-27, 30-27, 20-27)

Lightweight Reserve

Sean Sherk (33-3-1) vs. Kenny Florian (11-3-0)

Right hand from Florian was thrown with power, but bounced off the gloves of Sherk. Florian follows up by coming in close, but Sherk is ready with a straight right hand that glances off the side of the head. They clinch, with Sherk clearly being the one who initiated it. They struggle, and Florian finds himself against the ropes. Sherk presses the advantage, and trips Florian down to the mat, landing in guard. Sherk throws a couple of shots, but Florian defends it well. Sherk gets through the guard and has side control. That was well executed, but Florian could have done better, he gave up his side too easily. It goes from bad to worse for Florian, a wild punch is easily blocked by Sherk, who uses it to take his back. Florian is in real trouble now. Sherk fires of a series of punches, and Florian has no answer. Sherk stretches Florian out, and secures the rear naked choke. He doesn't get it fully at first, but then does. Florian taps. The official time is 1:13.

Round 1... 10-9 Sean Sherk

Round 2... 10-9 Sean Sherk

Round 3... Submission win Sean Sherk (1:15)

Featherweight Reserve

Jeff Curran (30-10-1) vs. Leonard Garcia (12-3-0)

Curran puts together the first exciting moment, stringing together four punches in quick succession, but Garcia defended well. Straight right from Garcia in response, but it caught nothing but gloves. They start circling. The referee tells them to fight, the lack of action so far is worrying. They get in close and exchange body shots, Curran probably getting the slightly better punches in, and then fall into a clinch. That goes nowhere, and the referee separates them. Garcia gets a nice kick in just before the time expires, but it's unlikely that is going to stop the judges giving that round to Curran. That's the end of the round. Blurcat.com has it down as 10-9 Curran. The judges scores are unanimous, and give a score of 30-27 to Jeff

Curran.

Round 1... 10-9 Jeff Curran

Round 2... 10-9 Jeff Curran

Round 3... 10-9 Jeff Curran

Judges Descision: Jeff Curran (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

thedr · February 24, 2009

2009 MMA World Championship Update

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts presented their second in a series of regional events, from Denver on Sunday night on the road to the 2009 MMA World Championships. It was a fantastic show with over 21,000 fans in attendance at the Pepsi Center who witness some amazing MMA action!

The fight of the night had to be the Light Heavyweight North American Championship between Quiton Jackson and Rashad Evans. It was a back and fourth battle but in the end it was Jackson who handed Evans his first professional loss and in doing so advances to the MMA World Championships semi-finals. In the Middleweight Championship, Robbie Lawler surprised many totally dominating Dan Henderson and picking up the decision win. The other big upset of the night was in the Lightweight Championship fight as Eddie Alvarez knocked out B.J. Penn with a high roundhouse kick in the 3rd round.

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts returns to the United States for the Western Hemisphere Finals in August, which is one of the semi-final events for the 2009 World MMA Championships. The next event is scheduled for March 15th as the Asian/Oceanic regional Championship takes place from the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 02.22.09

Pepsi Center, Denver USA

21,325 Fans

1. Jeff Curran defeated Leonard Garcia (R3) via unanimous decision (***)

2. Sean Sherk defeated Kenny Florian (R3 1:15) via rear naked choke submission (**)

3. Josh Koscheck defeated Diego Sanchez (R3) via unanimous decision (**)

4. Nate Marquardt defeated Rich Franklin (R1 2:24) via TKO (***)

5. Chuck Liddell defeated Forrest Griffin (R1 0:27) via KO kick (****)

6. Ben Rothwell defeated Brock Lesnar (R3) via unanimous decision (**)

7. Featherweight North American Championship: Urijah Faber defeated Mike Thomas Brown (R3) via unanimous decision (**)

8. Lightweight North American Championship: Eddie Alvarez defeated B.J. Penn (R3 1:23) via KO kick (**)

9. Welterweight North American Championship: Georges St. Pierre defeated Jon Fitch (R1 4:17) via armbar submission (***)

10. Middleweight North American Championship: Robbie Lawler defeated Dan Henderson (R3) via unanimous decision (**)

11. Light Heavyweight North American Championship: Quinton Jackson defeated Rashad Evans (R3) via 2-1 judges decision (****)

12. Heavyweight North American Championship: Josh Barnett defeated Frank Mir (R3) via unanimous decision (**)

The following fighters from their respected weight classes now advance to the "Western Hemisphere Finals" this summer in Los Angeles, where they will face the winners from the South American Championships. This will be one of the semi final brackets in the 2009 World MMA Championships.

Heavyweight: Josh Barnett

Light Heavyweight: Quinton Jackson

Middleweight: Robbie Lawler

Welterweight: Georges St. Pierre

Lightweight: Eddie Alvarez

Featherweight: Urijah Faber

thedr · February 24, 2009

WAMMA Schedule Updates

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts announced the schedules for the final two Continental regional Championships. Winners from the Asian/Oceanic Championship will face the winners of the European Championship in the first semi final bracket. Winners of the South American Championship will meet the winners from the North American Championship in the second semi final bracket.

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts "ASIAN / OCEANIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 03.15.09

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Japan

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts "SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 04.19.09

HSBC Arena, Rio de Janeiro Brazil

thedr · March 3, 2009

Preview: WAMMA ASIAN/OCEANIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts announced the card for the upcoming Asian/Oceanic Championships, the third regional event on the road to the 2009 World MMA Championships. The show takes place on Sunday March 15th from the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Winners from the Championship matches advance to the World Championship semi finals this summer in China.

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "ASIAN / OCEANIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 03.15.09

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Japan

Featherweight Reserve

Masakazu Imanari (15-6-1) vs. Takeshi Inoue (15-3-0)

Lightweight Reserve

Katsuya Inoue (18-6-3) vs. Takanori Gomi (29-5-0)

Welterweight Reserve

Hayato Sakurai (34-8-2) vs. TBD

Middleweight Reserve

Kiyoshi Tamura (33-13-2) vs. Kazuo Misaki (21-9-2)

Light Heavyweight Reserve

Yuki Sasaki (22-15-1) vs. Ryo Kawamura (9-3-2)

Heavyweight Reserve

Kazuyuki Fujita (15-7-0) vs. Sang Soo Lee (11-5-0)

Featherweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Dokonjonosuke Mishima (19-6-2) vs. Hatsu Hioki (17-3-2)

Lightweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Shinya Aoki (19-3-0) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri (22-5-2)

Welterweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Dong Hyun Kim (11-1-1) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (24-8-9)

Middleweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Yushin Okami (23-4-0) vs. Izuru Takeuchi (25-10-6)

Light Heavyweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Sanae Kikuta (28-6-3) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (12-1-0)

Heavyweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Yoshihiro Nakao (7-2-0) vs. Mu Bae Choi (8-3-0)

UFC-KING · March 3, 2009

To Be Honest, I think Sakurai deserved the Title Shot, and some of that card could have been a little more stacked

thedr · March 10, 2009

Updates - 03.15.09 2009 Asian/Oceanic Championships

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts confirmed the final card for this Sunday March 15th Asian/Oceanic Championships from Japan. This is WAMMA's third regional quarter final event for the 2009 WORLD MMA CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The winners of the 'Championship' fights advance to the semi finals of the World Championships which are being held this June in Shenyang China. The winners of the reserve fights (and the losers from the Championship fights) will qualify for a special event being held this May in Amsterdam Netherlands.

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts "ASIAN/OCEANIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 03.15.09

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Japan

1. Masakazu Imanari (15-6-1) vs. Takeshi Inoue (15-3-0)

2. Katsuya Inoue (18-6-3) vs. Takanori Gomi (29-5-0)

3. Hayato Sakurai (34-8-2) vs. Akihiro Gono (29-14-7)

4. Kiyoshi Tamura (33-13-2) vs. Kazuo Misaki (21-9-2)

5. Yuki Sasaki (22-15-1) vs. Ryo Kawamura (9-3-2)

6. Kazuyuki Fujita (15-7-0) vs. Sang Soo Lee (11-5-0)

7. Featherweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Dokonjonosuke Mishima (19-6-2) vs. Hatsu Hioki (17-3-2)

8. Lightweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Shinya Aoki (19-3-0) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri (22-5-2)

9. Welterweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Dong Hyun Kim (11-1-1) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (24-8-9)

10. Middleweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Yushin Okami (23-4-0) vs. Izuru Takeuchi (25-10-6)

11. Light Heavyweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Sanae Kikuta (28-6-3) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (12-1-0)

12. Heavyweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Yoshihiro Nakao (7-2-0) vs. Mu Bae Choi (8-3-0)

please note: the above listing is not the actual match order for the event

thedr · March 16, 2009

WAMMA Results : 03.15.2009 ~ ASIAN / OCEANIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "ASIAN / OCEANIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 03.15.09 (PPV)

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Japan

20,646 Fans

Heavyweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Yoshihiro Nakao (7-2-0) vs. Mu Bae Choi (8-3-0)

Choi is quickest out, and comes at Nakao with a series of jabs and straight punches. Nakao covered up well, and I don't think anything got through. Nakao hits a body shot, but it didn't connect solidly. They get in close, and it's Choi who takes it to the ground. Nakao pulls guard. There's a lull, as Choi tries to pass, and Nakao defends it. Punches get thrown every so often, but it's really a stalemate at the moment. Nakao almost gets a guillotine, but it's blocked and almost leads to a kimura for Choi, but that too goes nowhere. The referee stands them up, but the time is almost over. End of round 3. Blurcat.com has it down as 10-9 Choi. Mu Bae Choi wins the match, getting a score of 30-27 from all three judges.

Round 1... 10-9 Mu Bae Choi

Round 2... 10-9 Mu Bae Choi

Round 3... 10-9 Mu Bae Choi

Judges Decision: Mu Bae Choi (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light Heavyweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Sanae Kikuta (28-6-3) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (12-1-0)

Kikuta works an angle and comes in from the side of Akiyama, getting two good jabs in before a ragged left misses by quite a margin. Akiyama hits a low kick to back Kikuta against the ropes, then works the body with a series of short punches. Kikuta fights out and the action returns to the center. Kikuta gets caught with a solid right hand out of nowhere, and is rocked. Akiyama follows up with another one, and Kikuta looks in trouble all of a sudden. He is backed up against the ropes and Akiyama is unloading. The punches are raining down, Kikuta is covering up. The referee has seen enough and stops the fight, clearly feeling that Kikuta was unable to defend himself intelligently. Akiyama wins. Akiyama wins via second round TKO at 2:19.

Round 1... 10-9 Sanae Kikuta

Round 2... TKO win Yoshihiro Akiyama (2:19)

Middleweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Yushin Okami (23-4-0) vs. Izuru Takeuchi (25-10-6)

Takeuchi throws a series of rights and lefts; none of the strikes to the head got through, but two nice body shots did. He doesn't follow up though, instead keeping a few steps back, clearly not wanting to get tied up in a clinch. Okami throws a low kick, then advances with some jabs, forcing Takeuchi to back off a little. They meet in the center and exchange strikes, with Takeuchi looking the crisper striker of the two, although without doing any real damage. Okami shoots in for the takedown, but Takeuchi sprawls and eventually pushes free. Right hand from Takeuchi, then two jabs which both find their mark. Okami bats away a third, then comes in hard and fast for a second takedown attempt. Takeuchi sprawls again, but gets pushed all the way up against the ropes. Okami has a leg, but is low down to the ground and doesn't have the leverage to complete the takedown. He works to a better standing position, but has to lose the leg and grab a clinch instead. They both fire off some small punches from there. Okami tries for a trip, but Takeuchi avoids it and works free from the clinch. He returns to the center, clearly wanting a striking battle rather than a grappling match. Okami follows, hands held high, and throws a couple of jabs. Takeuchi connects with one instead though, and then with a looping right hand that catches Okami above the eye. He felt that, but doesn't go down. Best strike of the round so far. Okami throws a low kick. Takeuchi comes in to strike again, but this time cannot sprawl quickly enough and gets taken down. Takeuchi pulls guard. Unfortunately for Okami, now that he has finally gotten the takedown, there's less than thirty seconds left. He tries to pass guard to get to side control, but Takeuchi comfortably defends it until the round is over. The third round is over. Blurcat.com gives that one to Takeuchi by 10-9. The official scores are in; two judges give 30-27, the other 29-28, all for Izuru Takeuchi.

Round 1... 10-9 Izuru Takeuchi

Round 2... 10-9 Izuru Takeuchi

Round 3... 10-9 Izuru Takeuchi

Judges Decision: Izuru Takeuchi (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Welterweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Dong Hyun Kim (11-1-1) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (24-8-9)

Kitaoka pushes forward and the rush causes Kim to stumble and get taken down, pulling guard as they hit the ground. Kitaoka tries to grab an arm to work a submission, but Kim is defending it well by using short, sharp strikes to keep him back. Kitaoka tries to pass the guard, but has no luck. A punch from Kitaoka connects, but there was no real power behind it. Kitaoka fakes Kim out cleverly, and slips to a half mount. Kim manages to hit a firm elbow, then is forced to defend the full mount attempt. Kitaoka switches tactics and tries to work a kimura on the other arm, but Kim blocks it, squirms his leg free, and secures the guard again. Kitaoka looks frustrated at losing the half mount after having worked so hard to get it in the first place. Kim is liable to lose the round on points, but he has done a fine job of defending the submissions attempts so far. Kitaoka tries to secure a leglock, but the guard is tight and Kim is safe. That's the end of the round. Blurcat.com scores 10-9 Kitaoka. The official scores are in; two judges give 30-27, the other 29-28, all for Satoru Kitaoka.

Round 1... 10-9 Satoru Kitaoka

Round 2... 10-9 Satoru Kitaoka

Round 3... 10-9 Satoru Kitaoka

Judges Decision: Satoru Kitaoka (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Lightweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Shinya Aoki (19-3-0) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri (22-5-2)

Aoki gets caught with a solid right hand out of nowhere, and is rocked. Kawajiri follows up with another one, and Aoki looks in trouble all of a sudden. He is backed up against the ropes and Kawajiri is unloading. The punches are raining down, Aoki is covering up. The referee has seen enough and stops the fight, clearly feeling that Aoki was unable to defend himself intelligently. Kawajiri wins. Official time of the TKO is 0:37 of the first round.

Round 1... TKO win Tatsuya Kawajiri (0:37)

Featherweight Asian/Oceanic Championship

Dokonjonosuke Mishima (19-6-2) vs. Hatsu Hioki (17-3-2)

Hioki gets sucked into his guard though. Hioki tries to work free from the guard, but can't. Mishima reaches up to try and bring Hioki down into a clinch, but the attempt gets swatted away. Hioki fires off a couple of punches, leaning forward to get some leverage, and Mishima is forced to cover up. Hioki switches and starts firing off some rapid-fire shots to the chest, Mishima deals with it by pulling the guard tighter and punching upward. Hioki looks like he is happy to sit there and throw punches at his leisure, with no real effort to pass guard. Mishima occasionally tries to roll his hips to get free, but it may be that he has realised that this round is beyond saving, and is just making sure that he doesn't put himself into a position to be knocked out or submitted by trying to escape. Indeed, time ticks away with nothing breaking the pattern of occasional strikes and defensive positioning. The third round is over. Blurcat.com sees it 10-9 to Hioki. Hatsu Hioki wins the match, getting a score of 29-28 from all three judges.

Round 1... 10-9 Hatsu Hioki

Round 2... 10-9 Dokonjonosuke Mishima

Round 3... 10-9 Hatsu Hioki

Judges Decision: Hatsu Hioki (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Heavyweight Reserve

Kazuyuki Fujita (15-7-0) vs. Sang Soo Lee (11-5-0)

An exchange of jabs doesn't go anywhere. Fujita fakes a kick, then darts in to score with a straight left before backing out fast to avoid a left-right combination from Lee. They clinch, and Lee winds up backed against the ropes. A couple of minor blows get exchanged, but it's turned into a bit of a stalemate. Fujita tries to push Lee back, but can't. The referee waits a while, then separates them and gets them to resume. Fujita pushes Lee back against the ropes, and is able to use that as a set up to taking Lee down the mat, landing in side control. Lee tries to scramble into a better position, but Fujita grabs an arm and tries to lock a hold in. Lee bucks him over, and manages to wind up on top, but Fujita still has the arm, and now has his legs wrapped around it. Lee hits a flurry of left hands to the back and thighs of Fujita, who is almost upside down now. It's no good though, as Lee cannot get his arm free, and as soon as Fujita starts to sink the hold in fully, there's no choice but to tap out. Official time of the armbar submission is 3:51 of the third round.

Round 1... 10-9 Kazuyuki Fujita

Round 2... 10-9 Kazuyuki Fujita

Round 3... Submission win Kazuyuki Fujita (3:51)

Light Heavyweight Reserve

Yuki Sasaki (22-15-1) vs. Ryo Kawamura (9-3-2)

Kick to the thigh from Kawamura, but it lacked power. Kawamura looks to be working an angle. Kawamura gets a quick takedown, and is in guard. He is trying to get past into a side mount, but Sasaki is defending it well. Kawamura gets slightly off balance with another attempt, and Sasaki capitalises by sweeping him and getting side control. Kawamura takes a hard shot to the mouth. And another. Kawamura tries to fight back, but Sasaki gets the right arm and applies an armbar for the tap out victory. The official time of the armbar submission is 1:58 of round 2.

Round 1... 10-9 Yuki Sasaki

Round 2... Submission win Yuki Sasaki (1:58)

Middleweight Reserve

Kiyoshi Tamura (33-13-2) vs. Kazuo Misaki (21-9-2)

Tamura looks like he is still feeling the effects of earlier, like he is still a little rocked. Misaki hits a nice series of straight rights, one seemed to get through the guard and catch Tamura by surprise. Tamura returns fire with a forearm blow, but a follow up right hook misses. They tangle near the ropes, and the referee has to come in and pull them apart. They end up clinched, which seems to go on forever. Indeed, the time runs down to the extent that there's only a few seconds left by the time they are parted. The round ends. Blurcat.com gives that one to Misaki by 10-9. The official scores are: 30-27 from all three judges for Kazuo Misaki.

Round 1... 10-9 Kazuo Misaki

Round 2... 10-9 Kazuo Misaki

Round 3... 10-0 Kazuo Misaki

Judges Decision: Kazuo Misaki (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Welterweight Reserve

Hayato Sakurai (34-8-2) vs. Akihiro Gono (29-14-7)

Sakurai works an angle, but takes a low kick to the shin when he advances. They clinch, and end up with Gono backed up against the ropes. Sakurai gets a couple of right hands to the body, but his attempts at knee strikes are deflected by Gono, who uses his legs well to defend. Sakurai pulls free and takes a step back, then powers in a right hand. Gono gets out the way, ducks under a second right hand, and backs up to the center. Sakurai follows, and we're back to circling. Uninspiring action so far, they've both been fairly devoid of inspiration. Sakurai hits a couple of right hands, both hitting gloves, then a left hand to the body that connected. That was the best shot of the round so far. Gono tags him with a flicked jab to the cheek, but it had virtually no power on it. Gono leans in to a looping left, but it puts him off balance and it's only at the last second that he gets his chin out of the way of a vicious right cross that comes back. If that had hit, we may have had a knock out. Time runs out with them standing, circling again. That's the end of the round. Blurcat.com scores it 10-9 for Sakurai. All three judges give a score of 30-27 in favour of Hayato Sakurai.

Round 1... 10-9 Hayato Sakurai

Round 2... 10-9 Hayato Sakurai

Round 3... 10-9 Hayato Sakurai

Judges Decision: Hayato Sakurai (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Lightweight Reserve

Katsuya Inoue (18-6-3) vs. Takanori Gomi (29-5-0)

Gomi throws a nice kick that thumps into the rib cage. Another kick is thrown, this time aimed at the head, but Inoue sees it coming and steps back. Gomi advances and they meet in the center. Inoue ducks a right hand, scores with a left to the gut. Gomi throws a one-two combination, neither connecting, but it does allow him to follow up with a stinging kick to the ribs. A big red mark has appeared there. Inoue bursts forward and goes for a big swing, Gomi ducks under it, hits a right to the chest, then unloads another kick. This one hits the thigh, causing Inoue to noticeably wince. It may have caught the very top of the knee judging from the replays. Inoue tries to come in to get a measure of revenge, but is met with some low kicks that make sure that he can't get close enough to throw any bombs. Gomi's impressively sharp kicking game is hurting Inoue and allowing him to take firm control of this round. There's not much time left, and Inoue is going to have to do something special to win this round now. He doesn't, as time expires without anything interesting happening. The third round is over. Blurcat.com scores it 10-9 for Gomi. Takanori Gomi wins the match, getting a score of 30-27 from all three judges.

Round 1... 10-9 Takanori Gomi

Round 2... 10-9 Takanori Gomi

Round 3... 10-9 Takanori Gomi

Judges Decision: Takanori Gomi (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight Reserve

Masakazu Imanari (15-6-1) vs. Takeshi Inoue (15-3-0)

Right hand from Imanari was thrown with power, but bounced off the gloves of Inoue. Imanari follows up by coming in close, but Inoue is ready with a straight right hand that glances off the side of the head. They are circling, then come in close. Both fighters are tentatively looking for the chance to strike. Imanari is the first to go for it, throwing a three-punch combination. Inoue covered up well, taking very little damage. Imanari goes to throw a bomb, but gets clipped with a right hand before it can connect. He felt that. Inoue steps in and throws a bomb of his own, and it crunches into the side of the cheek of Imanari, who goes down! Replays show the shock wave passing through his entire body as that powerful punch connected. What a strike! Inoue wins this by a brutally clean knock out. The official time of the knock out is 1:26 of round 3.

Round 1... 10-9 Masakazu Imanari

Round 2... 10-9 Masakazu Imanari

Round 3... KO win Takeshi Inoue (1:26)

thedr · March 16, 2009

Summary : 03.15.2009 Asian / Oceanic Championships 2009

The third regional 2009 World MMA Championship Quarter Final event took place this past weekend in Japan. The Asian/Oceanic Championships was telecast live from the Saitama Super Arena with over twenty thousand fans in attendance (for match details see the above post). It was a night of interesting results. The Featherweight Reserve between Takeshi Inoue and Masakazu Imanari was a fantastic technical match and had the fans going crazy. A great way to kick off the show. Highlights of other marquee fights: Takanori Gomi defeated Katsuya Inoue, Hayato Sakurai defeated Akihiro Gono and Kazuo Misaki defeated Kiyoshi Tamura all in the Reserve matches. And everyone was talking about Tatsuya Kawajiri knocking out Shinya Aoki just 37 seconds into the first round. The popular and controversial Yoshihiro Akiyama beat Sanae Kikuta in the Lightweight Championship fight.

WAMMA announced after the show that all Reserve match winners will move on to a special shows this Spring. More details to follow.

The final regional Quarter Final event (South American Championships) takes place April 19th from Rio de Janeiro Brazil in which the top South American MMA fighters will battle for a place in 2009 World MMA Championships Semi Finals.

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts "ASIAN / OCEANIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 03.15.09

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Japan

20,646 Fans

1. Takeshi Inoue defeated Masakazu Imanari (R3 1:26) via KO strike (****)

2. Takanori Gomi defeated Katsuya Inoue (R3) via unanimous decision (***)

3. Hayato Sakurai defeated Akihiro Gono (R3) via unanimous decision (***)

4. Kazuo Misaki defeated Kiyoshi Tamura (R3) via unanimous decision (***)

5. Yuki Sasaki defeated Ryo Kawamura (R2 1:58) via armbar submission (***)

6. Kazuyuki Fujita defeated Sang Soo Lee (R3 3:51) via armbar submission (**)

7. Featherweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Hatsu Hioki defeated Dokonjonosuke Mishima (R3) via unanimous decision (**)

8. Lightweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Tatsuya Kawajiri defeated Shinya Aoki (R1 0:37) via TKO strikes (***)

9. Welterweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Satoru Kitaoka defeated Dong Hyun Kim (R3) via unanimous decision (**)

10. Middleweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Izuru Takeuchi defeated Yushin Okami (R3) via unanimous decision (**)

11. Light Heavyweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Yoshihiro Akiyama defeated Sanae Kikuta (R2 2:19) via TKO strikes (**)

12. Heavyweight Asian/Oceanic Championship: Mu Bae Choi defeated Yoshihiro Nakao (R3) via unanimous decision (**)

The following fighters from their respected weight classes now advance to the 2009 World MMA Championship Semi Finals (Eastern Hemisphere Finals) this summer in China, where they will face the winners from the European Championships.

Heavyweight: Mu Bae Choi

Light Heavyweight: Yoshihiro Akiyama

Middleweight: Izuru Takeuchi

Welterweight: Satoru Kitaoka

Lightweight: Tatsuya Kawajiri

Featherweight: Hatsu Hioki

thedr · March 20, 2009

Wamma Preview: South American Championships 2009 04.19.09

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts announced the card for the fourth and final regional Quarter Final matches for the 2009 World MMA Championships. The SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009, will take place April 19th 2009, from the HSBC Arena, Rio de Janeiro Brazil.

Winners from the South American Championship fights will advance to the World Championship Semi-Finals this summer against the winners from the North American Championships.

World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, "SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009", 04.19.09

HSBC Arena, Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Featherweight Reserve

Alexandre Franca Nogueira (13-5-2) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (11-3-0)

Lightweight Reserve

Vitor Ribeiro (19-2-0) vs. Andre Amade (6-3-1)

Welterweight Reserve

Luis Dutra Jr. (7-2-1) vs. Pedro Santos (22-6-0)

Middleweight Reserve

Thales Leites (14-1-0) vs. Demian Maia (10-0-0)

Light Heavyweight Reserve

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (16-3-0) vs. Thiago Silva (13-1-0)